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Old 09-02-2012, 07:33 AM   #1
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Beer can between air cleaner and carb?

Trying to figure it out. It's ehe size of a beer can and is between the carb and air cleaner. I have never seen this, what is it and why is it there?
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Old 09-02-2012, 07:36 AM   #2
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Re: Beer can between air cleaner and carb?

What setup are you running? 2 barrel?
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Old 09-02-2012, 07:38 AM   #3
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Re: Beer can between air cleaner and carb?

Yep, all stock and origanal, for now.
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Old 09-02-2012, 09:50 AM   #4
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Re: Beer can between air cleaner and carb?

It is a spacer, I believe so the air cleaner will clear distributor or valve covers.
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Old 09-02-2012, 11:09 AM   #5
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Re: Beer can between air cleaner and carb?

Yeah my bone stock 307 has one too. Kinda small beer though, just sayin.. Think I want a beer now,, must be old timer's disease kickin in.
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Old 09-02-2012, 11:46 AM   #6
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Re: Beer can between air cleaner and carb?

i think they were used mostly to straighten the air out and get a better flow of air into the carb with less turbulance and better atomization of the fuel// the clearance factor was secondary
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Re: Beer can between air cleaner and carb?

I have the OEM spacer if you are looking for one. Let me know if you need pics.
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Old 09-02-2012, 05:58 PM   #8
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Looks like this?
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Old 09-03-2012, 06:53 AM   #9
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Re: Beer can between air cleaner and carb?

I have made several from small stain cans. Cut the bottom off and the rim on the helps keep the air cleaner centered and in place.
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